Slow Cooker Carnitas

Carnitas is something I want to have in my back pocket. With a busy week at work and a huge list of things to tackle around the house in the evening we went the slow cooker route tonight. The Kitchn posted this great article touting the wonders of using the crock pot for carnitas. Didn’t do my usual recipe research for this, but I was still very pleased with the outcome (I mean.. meat cooking in its own juices all day… perfection.)

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Carnitas are da’ bomb! As far as orange juice goes, it should be a supplement to the broth, not all OJ. The second thing is that carnitas (even made in a crock pot) should go on a baking tray in the oven to crisp up after done. But your carnitas look absolutely scrumptious!! I’ve cheated and done them this way too when short on time. It doesn’t make them any less yummiful! 🙂

I agree – they were SO delicious and now I have lots leftover for other yummy treats. Love the idea of crisping them in the oven, I’d seen that suggested on one recipe but decided to skip it because of time. Do you think it would have the same effect if I did that tonight when reheating? Mmmm. Now I’m hungry again.